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    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Laser Physics
    • Additive Manufacturing

    Background:

    • Morphing involves smooth shape transitions, like transforming a cube into a sphere.
    • Laser-based fabrication methods enable the creation of complex 3D glass structures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate a novel laser-induced morphing process for 3D glass structures.
    • To investigate the role of surface tension and thermally-controlled viscosity in shape transformation.
    • To show that laser morphing can be accurately modeled and predicted.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of 3D glass structures using a femtosecond laser.
    • Local heating of structures with a feedback-controlled CO2 laser to induce morphing.
    • Development of a predictive model for the laser morphing process.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully transformed 3D glass structures into different shapes using laser-induced morphing.
    • Demonstrated that surface tension and viscosity are key drivers of the morphing process.
    • Validated the accuracy of the developed model in predicting shape transitions.

    Conclusions:

    • Laser-induced morphing offers a precise method for reshaping 3D glass structures.
    • The process is controllable and predictable, driven by thermal effects on material properties.
    • This technique has potential applications in microfabrication and materials engineering.